Tag: religious

  • Control

    I never had control over my life from day one, but I knew I would have the control I needed.  Soon.  I had seen my opening coming for months and I only had to be patient to finally take my chance. Thomas was my chance and as far as I could tell, the only chance…

  • Breaking Rules

    I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.  I knew I shouldn’t be listening, but I couldn’t help myself.  If I stopped now, I knew the details would pass me by and I would never be able to recover.  What my teacher was saying about Amanda was shocking, but not unbelievable.  I knew she had a…

  • Bagel Bites

    “I have always believed in the power of prayer.” I overheard my aunt on the phone and almost spit out my dinner.  Not that it would have mattered too much since I wasn’t a fan of Bagel Bites, but they were currently the only thing to eat in the entire house.  My aunt was notorious for refusing to…